Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

The school, which is located in a disadvantaged area not far from the House, is engaging in unacceptable sharp practice. It is a matter of teachers not being willing to give up some of their lunch time to supervise the children while they eat lunch. The children are not allowed to eat in the playground during lunchtime and will go hungry as a result of this policy, which will have a cost to the State. Other schools may have similar policies in place. I ask that the Minister for Education and Science address the issue.